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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1949
Page
1
Special to The Light Cuero reports Dr Louis Kleinecke begins his fifty-first year as a practicing dentist. A native of Tadisnola, he has lived in Cuero since early career, starting work every morning at his office in the Northwestern building.
Kerrville's rural mail route has been lengthened by two extensions and two new routes covering 16 miles, according to Postmaster Gober Gibson. The Kerrville office now operates a total of 611 miles of rural routes.
Western and Allied leaders brace for a pivotal diplomatic fight over Germany as the Berlin airlift continues. Western observers predict possible shifts in Soviet policy toward a unified Germany, while Gen Lucius D. Clay warns that communism remains unchanged. The drafting of a West German constitution proceeds amid talk of a four power accord in Paris.
Readable fragments show humidity about 66 percent for May and 60 percent for Thursday. Sun times list sunset around 7 8 p.m and rise around 7 a.m with moon phases first quarter. Numerous place names and cities appear but details are unclear.
A Soviet source in Berlin told INS a possible four power meeting between Eisenhower and Marshal Zhukov may be proposed to work out German postwar details. The Kremlin shakeup places Zhukov on a new political mission as Moscow aims to ease East West tension through a joint Big Four approach and neutralize Germany’s edge in the Atlantic alliance.
Castroville reports the American Legion and Ladies Auxiliary will sponsor a Mother's Day dance at 3 pm in the Legion hall. Music by Pat Lafferty’s folk band is planned with proceeds benefiting the Legion’s new social hall. Dial F-123140 for more details.
The National Labor Relations Board is called to argue on May 5 on whether a union’s illegal picketing violated fair wages and kept employees from work. The notice, with a garbled ad reference, mentions a public address at Fifth Avenue and a West Broadway area with a listed contact.
A fragmented ad promotes Lavoptik eye drops claimed to ease irritation and fatigue. It highlights benefits for tired eyes and suggests using Lavoptik for relaxation and better focus. The copy mentions a product praised by thousands and references Puretsa.
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